Hastings High School

Office Phone: 269-948-4409

Wednesday 3/18/26

MANDATORY SENIOR MEETING
TODAY! Seniors, don’t forget!  Please plan to attend your mandatory Senior Meeting on Wednesday, March 18th, at 2:00 PM here in our Performing Arts Center. We will be going over many important items regarding graduation, scholarship information, as well as passing out Cap & Gown orders at this meeting. This meeting is for senior students only (and includes both virtual and in-person seniors). We look forward to seeing you there! (3/18)

REMINDER
Please be reminded that there will be no school this Friday, March 20th for a staff professional development day. School will resume Monday, March 23rd.  (3/19)

SENIOR REMINDERS
CAP AND GOWN
Graduation will be here before we know it! Reminder to all Seniors that your cap and gown orders need to be completed no later than April 10th. Cap and gown orders take a minimum of four weeks to ship. Please note that pricing and turnaround time will change as we get closer to the big day.

If you have not yet placed your order, please do so as soon as possible to ensure it arrives in time for graduation. If you have any questions or concerns about your cap and gown order, please stop into the office and see Ms. Maurer. (4/10)

SENIOR PHOTOS
Reminder that all toddler photos and senior portraits are due April 2nd! If they are not submitted by then we will be using your school ID photos. Please email them to 31olivia.bucher@hastingsstudents.org. 

Information regarding requirements for Senior pictures can be found here, and information for toddler pictures can be found here. (4/2)

YEARBOOK
Yearbook Recognition Ads are the perfect way to commemorate achievements and celebrate milestones. Revenue from Recognition Ads helps our school create a better yearbook. Please include your senior's photo and a message for them. If paying by check, please make it out to Hastings High School. If you are paying with cash, please drop off at the high school office in a sealed envelope with your contact information and attention: James Moray, HS advisor. If you have any questions, please reach out to hsyearbook@hassk12.org. (4/2)

COMPUTER REPAIR
Student device drop off for repair will take place in the main office for the next three weeks. Devices for creating tickets are in the office near Mr. Sensiba's desk.

Please create a ticket on the chromebooks available, then write your name and asset tag # on one of the papers available. Tuck the paper in your laptop or chromebook with your name sticking out and put it in the turn in bin. A loaner will be available by the following morning and can be picked up in the student pickup bin - only take the device with your name on it. (4/2)

STUDENT SERVICES

FAFSA Completion Celebration
Seniors, put the FAFSA Completion Celebration on your calendar! April 2 in the HPAC! It’s for all seniors, but if you have completed the FAFSA already or will complete it by March 26, you’ll be eligible for raffles for a bunch of great prizes. Don’t miss out! You have to be present to win!  (3/20)

Campus Visits
Counseling will be hosting a campus visit to Ferris State University on March 27. Sign up and permission slips are in the Counseling Department. As always, factors like your grades, attendance, and behavior are addressed before permission to go is granted. (3/20)

Rep Visits
A rep from Grand Rapids Community College will be here next week, and the Ferris rep visit has been rescheduled for March 24. If interested, sign up in Naviance today! (3/20)

SENIOR SCHOLARSHIPS
- The Woody Wyngarden Scholarship application is open to seniors pursuing a college degree in either health care or education. For more details regarding eligibility requirements, view the application HERE.  The application deadline is April 2.  (3/20)

-Applications for the Highpoint Community Bank Educational Scholarship are open to high school seniors going into a post-secondary education program in finance or a business-related field. The deadline to apply is March 31, 2026.  Learn more about eligibility and how to apply here: https://www.highpointcommunitybank.com/EducationalScholarship   (3/31)

- The Union Bank Scholarship application is open to graduating seniors pursuing college or trade school education in fields, such as education and healthcare, manufacturing, engineering, culinary arts, skilled trades, construction, architecture, technology and infrastructure, agriculture, environmental sciences, and finance.  Applications are available at ubmich.com/scholarship and must be submitted via email to unionbank@ubmich.com no later than Friday, April 10.  (3/20)

- The TCU Student Scholarship application deadline is April 15th. Click this link for more information:

https://www.cognitoforms.com/ThornappleCreditUnion1/TCUStudentScholarship    (3/20)

- The Lakewood Choral Society Scholarship is open to a graduating senior who will be majoring in voice performance or music education at a 4-year accredited college.  The application can be accessed online at www.lacsmusic.org or from your high school choir director.  The deadline is Wednesday, April 15th, 2026.    (3/20)

JOB OPPORTUNITIES

- Looking for a part-time seasonal job? Gilmore Car Museum is having a Job Fair on March 21. Click HERE for more information. (3/20)

CLUBS

GSA
The next HHS GSA meeting will be held this Thursday, March 19, from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM in Ms. Putnam's room, B205. We will be hosting a guest speaker from the Barry County Community Mental Health Authority. All are welcome. Bring a friend. (3/19)

SAXON STORE

The Saxon Store will be hosting the yearly March Madness Best Bracket Contest.  Students will receive an email from Mr. Erb with a link and directions on how to sign up on Monday March 16th.  All brackets must be submitted by 9:00 am on March 19th before the first game starts.  For more information, swing by the Saxon Store and talk with Mr. Erb

There will be Prizes for the top 10 places with first place prize being a $50 gift card to a place of your choice. (3/19)

ATHLETICS

- To view current Sports Schedules, visit our website or click here: https://websites.eventlink.com/s/hastings-high-school

-If you have not set up a Final Forms account please do so. Information on how to set up an account can be found on the Athletics page of the school website. 

RESULTS from coaches

UPCOMING EVENTS

March 18th – Mandatory Senior Meeting

March 20th – No School, Professional Development Day

April 2nd – Half Day

April 3rd – Spring Break – No School

April 2 -7 – High School Marching Band Trip to Orlando

April 13th – School Resumes

April 17th - HS Symphonic Band & Grand Rapids Symphony Side by Side